Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in Houston in August

Ready to buy a new vehicle? Besides checking out insurance prices and Consumer Reports ratings on certain models, you might want to take a look at the accounting Houston cops keep each month of reported thefts.

Ford trucks were the fan favorite among Houston's thieves for the month of August, according to HPD.

Chevy trucks came in second but Dodge trucks got little respect. There are more thefts of Honda cars than Dodge trucks.

Here's the list with the numbers:

The following is a rundown of the "Top 10" makes of vehicles reported stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of August 2012.

Margaret Downing is the editor-in-chief who oversees the Houston Press newsroom and its print and online publications. An award-winning journalist, in addition to editing, she frequently writes on a wide range of subjects.